4.7 million people provide unpaid care in England, they outnumber the paid health & workforce by 2:1. Half of unpaid carers report at least one adverse health condition as a result of proving care. Caring also has a huge impact on people’s mental health.
There are many legal responsibilities to support unpaid carers, as professionals who are likely to be in contact with carers, you play a key role in delivering these responsibilities.
It is essential carers can be identified and offered the support they need, being connected to local services, being offered a carer’s assessment and supporting the outcome of any assessments.
Carers Uk have a resource to support health & social care systems in England to improve the inclusion, support and involvement of unpaid carers.
For more information click on the link below or email policy@carersuk.org